This is where we do our research: Our institute is located on the campus of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.

This is where we do our research: Our institute is located on the campus of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.

We investigate the interactions between air, water, soil, life and climate in the course of the Earth's history up to the present human-dominated era, the Anthropocene.

We investigate the interactions between air, water, soil, life and climate in the course of the Earth's history up to the present human-dominated era, the Anthropocene.

We conduct lab experiments analyzing, for example, water samples to determine past climates.

We conduct lab experiments analyzing, for example, water samples to determine past climates.

Our scientists also conduct research in many exciting places on Earth, such as high above the Brazilian rainforest.

Our scientists also conduct research in many exciting places on Earth, such as high above the Brazilian rainforest.

Using the Amazon Tall Tower Observatory ATTO, we aim to understand the interactions between the rainforest, atmosphere, and global climate.

Using the Amazon Tall Tower Observatory ATTO, we aim to understand the interactions between the rainforest, atmosphere, and global climate.

We collect seawater, plankton and air samples with our deep-sea research sailing yacht Eugen Seibold.

We collect seawater, plankton and air samples with our deep-sea research sailing yacht Eugen Seibold.

We also carry out experiments on board aircraft, which we use to study natural and anthropogenic aerosol particles and chemical processes in the atmosphere.

We also carry out experiments on board aircraft, which we use to study natural and anthropogenic aerosol particles and chemical processes in the atmosphere.

Scientific curiosity and teamwork are our focus, but we also embrace the spirit of adventure on our expeditions.

Scientific curiosity and teamwork are our focus, but we also embrace the spirit of adventure on our expeditions.

News

EU-funded project to research health damage caused by traffic noise and air pollution 

EU-funded project to research health damage caused by traffic noise and air pollution 

December 16, 2024
MARKOPOLO: Successful application for European consortium for environmental research as part of the “Horizon Europe” funding program with the participation of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry
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Clouds over the Amazon basin, taken during a research flight.

The Amazon rainforest as a cloud machine

December 04, 2024
How thunderstorms and plant transpiration produce condensation nuclei. Two studies shed light on a new mechanism that affects the climate.
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The largest oxygen-poor region of the ocean is more variable than previously thought

The largest oxygen-poor region of the ocean is more variable than previously thought

November 28, 2024
Analysis of nitrogen isotope ratio in coral skeletons shows strong decadal oscillations in the size of the world's largest oxygen-deficient zone (ODZ) over the last 80 years. These findings imply that this ODZ is more dynamic than previously thought and could respond quickly to climate changes in the coming decades, with important consequences for marine ecosystems.
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Superconductivity researcher Mikhail Eremets passed away

Superconductivity researcher Mikhail Eremets passed away

November 19, 2024
Max Planck Institute for Chemistry mourns the loss of outstanding high-pressure and superconductivity researcher Mikhail Eremets
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Workplace ATTO

Workplace ATTO

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Episode 1: Research Station
Eleni Dovrou being interviewed

Women in Science: Seven questions for Eleni Dovrou

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The Eugen Seibold - a sailing yacht for ocean research

The Eugen Seibold - a sailing yacht for ocean research

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Superconductivity - the challenge of no resistance at room temperature

Superconductivity - the challenge of no resistance at room temperature

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COVID-19: Calculating aerosol infection risk yourself

COVID-19: Calculating aerosol infection risk yourself

September 22, 2020
Algorithm to estimate coronavirus infection risk from aerosol transmission in the indoor environment and under different safety measures
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Seminars & Events

A journey from combustion research to non-exhaust particle emissions

Dec 11, 2024 02:15 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Room: Seminar rooms 2/3

Long-term BVOC fluxes and concentrations at a boreal forest site: before, during, and after clear-cutting

Dec 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Room: Seminar rooms 2/3

Unravelling the black box between air pollution and public health for transformative air quality management

Dec 18, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Room: Seminar rooms 2/3
Earth and Solar System Research Partnership

Earth and Solar System Research Partnership

The MPIC is member of the Earth and Solar system Research Partnership.
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